United States Naval Academy - Lucky Bag Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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Standing: Chilton, Wilson, McCormirk, Savidge, Anderson, Foote, Jones. Seated: Johnson, A. F. , Johnson, R. E., Seed, Duncan, Bog ley, Stevens, Carter, Reigart, Ballou. GLEE CLUB MOST of the strange sounds that emanate from the basement of the First Battalion start with the Glee Club. Twice a week a group of the boys meet to mix the strains of The Blue Danube with those of more modern tunes. Most choruses are organized for those with good voices and a desire to keep in training, but our policy is to afford those who like to sing an opportunity to satisfy their yearning. We live in hopes that the have-nots will be drowned out by the haves when public appearances are made. So generous a policy produced a bang-up gang of sailors and lasses for Pinafore. Bouquets to Jack Bogley and Professor Crosley. Activities were not limited to one production. Those who were privileged to attend the After Dinner Speaking in honor of Admiral Sellers will, no doubt, never forget the bar- room quartet that brought down the leaves from the bulkheads of the dining room. For it ' s always fair weather when good fellows get together, and under such a flag the Glee Club will alford the midshipman one of the informal activities of the Academy, into which he is welcomed without qualifications. If in search of a good time, this is the place to lind it. Bogley, Leader 488

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Standing: Noble, Kiser, Bogardus, Wood, Reader, Moore, Sim, Hunt, Riley, Finklestein, Mutty, Swennsson, Isham. Seated. Schratz, Farrel, Kuntz, Baker, Cassidy, Goodman, George THE ORCHESTRA PERHAPS those who live within earshot of Mem Hall or the band-room have not ap- preciated the orchestra in its frequent evening re- hearsals. Perhaps they became prejudiced against the organization, but if they attended the Musical Clubs ' Show, and the orchestra concert, their prejudice must have become an approving one. The purpose of the orchestra is primarily to bring pleasure to its members. The rehearsals are frequent and require much time and effort, but the fun de- rived by the members is certainly ample return. The rare public appearances mould the work toward a definite objective, and give the public an oppor- tunity to appreciate the work done. Pinafore and the June Week concert caused many weary hours of J. C. Isham, Leader rehearsal, but the intimate contact with good music was a satisfaction to all the members. Not all mem- bers are concert stage artists, nor do they enjoy the services of a Toscanini, but the musical output is surprisingly musical. It has earned favorable criticism. The members have gained pleasure, and perhaps have passed some pleasure on to their audience. That is success ! 487

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J ' - - iL % % ' : V M Standing: Leasure, Wright, Newport, Dewey, Ruhe, Bennett, Huffman, Phillips, Frankenburger. Stated: Straker, Miller Rader, Hoffman, Pavne, Whalen, Castillo, Durette MANDOLIN CLUB AT this year ' s Musical Show an entirely rejuven- i. ated and novel Mandolin Club was presented to the Regiment. Although the singing strings still form the basis of the organization, several new and different instruments made their appearance, adding a new attraction to the Club ' s performance. With the largest membership in eighteen years, the Mandolin Club has acquired versatility. Their music may vary from the most rhythmic hit of Tin Pan Alley to the most sublime melody of Strauss. On a practice evening one may hear the whisper- ing strains of the steel guitars intermingled with the soft, measured strummings of the ukeleles. It may be a rehearsal for a show, or it may be one of the Club ' s informal gatherings or sessions. Here is found the most timid beginner playing enthusiastically with a near-expert. The experienced mem- ber is as willing to help as the recruit is eager to learn. The pleas- ure derived from playing, the love of music, the instructive practice obtained, or the desire for relaxa- tion may influence a midshipman to join the Club. Once he is a mem- ber, he very rarely drops out, for there is a great satisfaction in being a part of one of the most congenial organizations in the W. A. Payne, Leader Regiment. T M£.w+